Any FReeper cyclists using tubeless tires? This is a new concept to me. Can’t figure how it would work.
I eventually just carried another tube to correct tubeless problems and when the tires wore out went back to tubes.
I run tubeless on my Pinnarello Gravil bike.
There is tape applied to the rim spoke holes on the inside. Then about 100 milliliters of sealant then air it up!
I still carry an extra tube and patch kit just in case because we ride way out in the boonies of Texas on packed gravel roads.
We rode 50 miles yesterday morning and it at the end was close to 100 degrees. I started cramping in both legs with a mile to go!
I had drink 6 bottles of water too!
Any FReeper cyclists using tubeless tires? This is a new concept to me. Can’t figure how it would work.
I used to run tubeless on my mountain bike, but haven't taken the plunge on my road bike. To start with tubeless you will use wheels & tires that are both tubeless capable (at least you should if you don't want problems!). The tubeless tires will have a thicker & stronger sidewall, as they won't have an inflated tube for structural support. On the wheels, when using standard (tube) setups, you have rim-tape to protect the tube from puncture due to the & nipples. With tubeless, that rim-tape is nearly 100% air-tight. Similarly, standard wheels' hole for the valve stem don't need to be sealed, while a tubeless setup will use a valve stem somewhat like a car's - it creates a good seal. The final ingredient is the sealant you add inside the tire. It is there to provide a final & tight seal where air might otherwise escape. Basically, it firms up when it reaches outside air, eventually sealing any leaks. This carries over to you riding as well, where minor punctures are sealed as you ride, keeping you from total air loss. Of course, they won't save you from a large puncture, torn sidewall, etc., but something like a small thorn might not result in a flat, and instead have you just drop a few lbs of air pressure. As another noted, most that ride tubeless will still ride with a spare tube, patch-kit, and hand-pump (or CO2 cartridge) in the event the DO have a flat. If you're wondering, the key benefits of running tubeless are lower wheel & rotational weight, and the ability to run at a lower pressure, reducing the chances of a pinch-flat.
Any FReeper cyclists using tubeless tires? This is a new concept to me. Can’t figure how it would work.
So you're still running inner tubes in the tires on your cars?